Improving Your CrossFit Performance

Bottom Line

CrossFit is a challenging sport! Participants primarily focus on strength and conditioning and add in a healthy dose of competition for good measure. Their training programs combine aerobic exercise, calisthenics, and Olympic weightlifting into one package.

Clearly, CrossFit is a demanding, full-body sport that requires an incredible amount of physical performance and a unique set of movement skills.

Why It Matters

Any exercise program will carry some amount of risk for injury. And when it comes to CrossFit — the sheer volume of training movements, speed of lifts, and number of repetitions mean that the stress on your body can quickly add up, especially if your movement patterns aren't ideal.

At its core, your ability to move well comes down to the functional relationships between your brain and body.

The Research

Research has shown that chiropractic adjustments can positively influence the brain-body connection and body's ability to produce and coordinate muscle force.

Studies have also observed that chiropractic care can help positively influence fatigue levels. Since fatigue can cause a loss of joint sense and position, this is very important for active people because a loss of joint sense can result in awkward, uncoordinated movements, which can set the stage for injury.

Next Steps

Whether you've been working out for years or are just starting out, our team at Thrive Wellness Center is well-versed in motion assessments that can help you identify movement patterns that may place you at an increased risk for injury.

After your evaluation, we'll work with you on a plan of care designed to help optimize your movements and keep you performing at your best!